Date of source: Saturday, May 31, 2003 to Friday, June 6, 2003
The author criticizes the ideas behind the Wahhabi movement in Saudi Arabia, which he believes is the biggest breeding grounds for extremist ideas. He blames Wahhabism for terrorism and violence in Egypt. He is of the opinion that both Wahhabism and foreign military bases harmed Saudi Arabia and...
Date of source: Friday, May 30, 2003
The author comments on the phenomenon of terrorism and political Islamic groups in Arab countries and how it is handled. He concentrates on Egypt and Algeria. He also comments on the latest attacks in Riyadh and Casablanca.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 28, 2003
The article is an interview with Nagah Ibrahim, the debater of the Gama´a Al-Islamiya and one of its prominent leaders, who is currently serving a punishment in prison. He explains the reasons behind the group´s rejection of the attacks of Riyadh and Casablanca and of the strategy of Al-...
Date of source: Tuesday, June 3, 2003
The writer criticizes the US media for promoting the idea that Muslim Arabs agree with the thoughts and actions of Al-Qa´ida, depending on false statistics. He also elaborates on the morals and principles of Islam that urge peace and love.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 3, 2003
The writer affirms that terrorism is a social phenomenon and not an attribute of the Islamic community – as the international media claims. He believes that terrorism is a product of the capitalist civilization that was then used by Islamic movements. He also states that terrorism is a futile...
Date of source: Tuesday, June 3, 2003
For the third week, the Arab press, especially Asharq Al-Awsat, comments on the phenomenon of terrorism in light of the recent attacks in Riyadh and Casablanca. Authors argue that terrorism is not confined to the Islamic world and refute American claims that Muslim youths support Al-Qa´ida....
Date of source: Sunday, May 25, 2003
The author believes that the way the concept of jihad is used should be reconsidered, especially after the terrorist operations in Riyadh and Casablanca. He criticizes the Sheikh of the Azhar for his call to jihad against the US forces in Iraq.
Date of source: Saturday, May 24, 2003 to Friday, May 30, 2003
The author believes that Wahhabi ideologies prevailing in Saudi Arabia and Morocco are behind the recent terrorist attacks in the two countries.
Date of source: Friday, May 23, 2003
The author comments on the terrorist operations that took place in Riyadh and Casablanca as well as the possibility that the Al-Qa’ida network is behind them.
Date of source: Saturday, May 24, 2003 to Friday, May 30, 2003
The recent attacks in Riyadh and Casablanca raised question about the outreach of terrorist cells in Europe and their impact on the European society.